Council Key Strategic Plans

The Access Hamilton Strategy aims to meet the changing travel demands of the city. The strategy outlines the need for an affordable, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system that contributes to Hamilton’s strategic vision and achieves community outcomes in a way that is consistent with national and regional objectives.

Hamilton’s Biking Plan will contribute to a more attractive and liveable city for families. The plan aims to make biking safe, convenient and visible; encouraging more people to bike more often in Hamilton.

​Hamilton’s central city is an attractive destination where people always feel safe.

How will we achieve it?1. We all work together to improve safety: the Council, partner organisations and the community.2. The central city is designed to be a vibrant, welcoming and safe space.3. The Council policies and bylaws enable community safety in the central city.

The Central City Transformation Plan (CCTP​) aims to transform Hamilton’s central city into a prosperous commercial centre, with a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle. The plan is an action-focused practical approach with a mixture of short and long-term projects designed to revitalise the central city and encourage more people to visit, live and work there.

The Disability Youth Action Plan was developed in collaboration with the disability sector. The plan outlines specific actions that Council units will undertake to ensure people with disabilities have equity and access so they can participate in and contribute to community and civic life. The plan gives effect to Council’s Disability Policy.

The Economic Development Agenda sets out Council’s vision to work with the city’s business community and others to energise economic growth and strengthen Hamilton’s contribution to the New Zealand economy.

The Frankton Neighbourhood Plan outlines actions to support the development of one of Hamilton's oldest suburbs over the next 10-20 years. The plan sets out a number of early, short and longer term projects for the area that support the outcomes of:

The Hamilton Arts Agenda was developed to support and grow this thriving sector by providing direction and leadership. The agenda is plan outlining the delivery of arts-related initiatives and projects to grow the creative economy. The desired outcome of the plan is to enable Hamiltonians to celebrate and enjoy the arts. The plan will help guide the allocation of the Council’s funding and resources and it will provide direction for the arts sector.

The Hamilton East Neighbourhood Plan aims to make Hamilton East a popular and attractive character suburb that embraces its history. The plan is a key project to highlight our distinctive suburban villages and guide future developments.

The Hamilton Libraries Strategic Plan provides direction for the enhancement of Council’s libraries services. The plan aims to provide a modern library service which caters for influences from new technology and the changing needs of users.

Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy is Council’s spatial vision for the city. The strategy the strategic approach that was agreed to by Council following a city-wide consultation process undertaken in November and December 2008.

The Heritage Plan sets out Council’s approach to celebrating Hamilton’s heritage in all its forms. The plan outlines actions for the Council to identify, manage, protect, conserve and appreciate Hamilton’s historic heritage.

The Older Persons Plan has been developed to ensure Hamilton is a desirable place to live for older people. The plan outlines objectives around improving access, safety and inclusion relating to older people.

The Open Space Plan sets out a 50-year strategic direction for Hamilton’s parks and open spaces. The plan presents a series of goals, priorities and an action plan that responds to the needs, challenges and opportunities facing Hamilton’s open space. This plan was developed in consultation with the community.

The Playgrounds of the Future Plan outlines Council’s direction and priorities relating to the delivery of new playgrounds. The Plan guides the maintenance, upgrading and/or the development of new playgrounds. The plan aims to make playgrounds an experience with equipment that stimulates both physical and mental activity.

The Pooches and Parks plan outlines where new dog exercise areas will be established in the city including two fenced dog exercise areas. It also outlines how we intend to make the central city more dog friendly and provides an overview of actions to launch an etiquette campaign aimed at both people who own pooches and those who don’t.

The Hamilton City River Plan is a comprehensive strategy to transform the way we use and view the 16km of Waikato River running through the city. The Plan is a 30-year vision for the river and will guide how we plan and use the river into the future.

The Museum Strategic Plan outlines how the Waikato Museum will respond to changing shifts and trends facing museums. The plan provides actions to develop a distinctly Waikato identity and be relevant to our communities.

The Youth Action Plan aims to maximise opportunities for Hamilton’s young people to be actively involved in their city. This plan commits to providing ways for our young people to contribute to the development of their city. It also provides a practical way forward in planning for youth in Hamilton and offer opportunities to showcase our future leaders. ​​